Print Production Foundation (VCDP 1251)

Students will explore the life cycle of a print job while using industry-standard design software like InDesign and Acrobat Professional to setup print projects. Students will learn print terminology, classifications of paper, printing methods, and print management, with a focus on understanding how print concerns can affect layout and design strategies. Through practical assignments and a tour of a local print shop, students will learn to create, check, and export designs to PDF for output to a printer.

Course code: VCDP 1251

Credits: 3.0

Tuition: $0^*

Length: 54 hours

Course outline: https://www.vcc.ca/cfm-files/course-outline.cfm?subject=VCDP&number=1251

Prerequisites

Students must be enrolled in the Visual Communications Design Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (60%)

Schedule†

VCDP 1251 schedule for programs:

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Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.

CRN #	Instructor	Dates	Day/Time	Instructor
61603	Spitz, Ashlea	June 3, 2020 to June 26, 2020	Wed \| 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m	Spitz, Ashlea
61603 VCC Downtown Campus
61603 VCC Downtown Campus			Thu, Fri \| 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m
61603 VCC Downtown Campus
61603 VCC Downtown Campus			Thu \| 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m
61603 VCC Downtown Campus

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Print Production Foundation (VCDP 1251)

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